Mini Talon Build Overview & Maiden

[@NOXFPV]

Nice. I want to get one.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

You should! Great plane, and probably the most popular FPV plane ever

[@Stubbsyfpv]

Looking good Adam 😍😎😎😎

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks 😎👍🏻

[@joaoferreira8044]

2 quick questions about lamination as i never did before, which thickness did you recommend and can i laminate with a simple iron

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

I used thicker stuff, the stuff they sell at RMRC tiny.cc/laminate But now I tend to use the thinner stuff as it saves weight and is easier to work with. I cannot tell you the thickness on this plane, but on my more recent planes I used 75 micron. I'm not too sure what you mean by a "simple" iron but i guess most will do the job, well worth buying a hobby specific one as it makes the job much easier and they're cheap tiny.cc/LaminatingIron

[@dindondan3776]

Good to see your video with detailed description. I am building this plane currently.I wonder why you place the video transmitter attenna by the edge of the wingtip?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Maximum separation of vtx antenna and receiver antenna. Gives more chance of a clean video feed and solid rc link :) Good luck with your build and thanks for watching!

[@sibujacob977]

Can you provide the positions of the ruddervator for the stabilized flight mode. Also in stabilized mode , what is the position of the left and right V-Tail when we do a right yaw.....thank you in advance

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

To make the plane go up both surfaces go up. To make it go down both go down. To go right both go right. To go left both move to the left. In stabilised mode they will oppose the angle of the plane. So if the nose goes up, control surfaces both go down to try and bring the nose back down level.

[@sibujacob977]

@@AdamGdoesFPV thank you for the detailed info. On the FAA site, they give the vice versa for the V-Tail actions which you described here :)) I have confidence in your data !!

[@SILVIOFRANCO1]

Hi, Adam. Could you share the radio mixing setup you did? Thanks

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hi, sorry I no longer have the radio mix for this plane on the MFDAP as I moved it to iNav now. Cheers

[@k1ortia]

is that a feilun ft011 brushless boat i see?? iv got the ft012, mines also on the stand , on the window. awesome little boats with a 4s..

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Kyle Fpv haha good spot, but it’s just an FT009. Just runs on a little 2S 😄

[@flyingrock6381]

Good stuff as always Adam. I really admire/respect the effort into putting videos like this together! Quick question: have you ever tried 1.3 video with linear antennas? Cheers and happy new year!

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks for the feedback Charles :) and happy new year to you too! I have flown linear antennas, but it was just stock both ends. Problem is, once you start with CP and build up a collection it's expensive to think of changing (Especially when the GS is built on a CP Pepperbox).

[@AlexanderPerez-oe1gu]

Curious, for laminating film, what thickness are you using? I saw in the product links it does not specify thickness. Thank you again for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

You could maybe message RMRC they are quite quick to reply normally. 👍🏻

[@joeyallan8589]

Hay Adam I use 1.2 vtx on my skyhunter I get white lines horizontally in my live fpv fead. only 1k away. Do you know whats wrong?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Does it happen when you’re closer than 1km or just when you get a bit of distance?

[@joeyallan8589]

It only happens when I get a bit of distance. I also tried switching out the VTX the same problem .

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

@@joeyallan8589 My suggestions are : -try changing the antennas both ends to rule them out -try a different location in case of local interference. -if once you reach 1km and lines appear, but they remain once you head closer to home, check the cooling is sufficient on the Vtx

[@joeyallan8589]

I have tried all those except for your first suggestion. I have try changing the antennas but I'm not sure what you mean by rule them out ? thanks!!!

[@MiniatureWorld_01]

Does the v tail detachable for transport ?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

In my case no. Most people glue the tail in but I'm sure you could make it removable if you really needed too

[@AlexanderPerez-oe1gu]

How thick is the lamination use on the plane? I’ve seen some people use 1.5 mills or up to three mills. What do you suggest? Thanks in advance

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

I’m actually not sure to be honest. I ordered it from RMRC as per link but it doesn’t say thickness. Sorry

[@AdrianoCasemiro]

I love this airframe. It's a workhorse, it's cheap an carry a lot. Do you have problems with 1.2gHz video and 433mHz link?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Yeah I’m liking it so far. It’s very capable and also doesn’t need to come apart to fit in the boot of my car 😁 1.2g and 433 is my ultimate setup, love it 👌🏻

[@abhilashm6711]

If you make a aerodynamic cover shape in front of the a/c you can save your battery and protect your camera,all the best

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Yeah it would be better for aero but when I put the 360pan servo on it would't work. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@aidanmcgee5900]

Hey Adam. Great video, I got myself a MT and wondering if you still had the FC tray 3D printer file? Going to put a Matek board in and thought this would suit nicely. If not no worries. 👍

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hi Aidan, sadly not, I had a look but must have deleted it :(

[@aidanmcgee5900]

Adam G does FPV, no worries thanks for looking. Managed to get one on thingiverse. I’m late to the MT show, Let’s see what all the hype is about!Cheers 👍

[@aaronblodgett2825]

Hi, what battery is used for long distance?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hi, I don't exactly do long distance. Those that do would most likely use a Li-ion. I have one I will be testing soon. Cheers

[@voldelurubu619]

Hi ! It seems you are using 2different wire for the PPM and the RSSI ?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Yeah. The Dragonlink can transmit RSSI on a PPM channel but the MFD doesn’t have a way to receive it. It has a physical pin instead

[@voldelurubu619]

@@AdamGdoesFPV OK

[@octane81]

hey man... love the video... quick question, it looks like you enter launch mode by just hitting one switch, how do you do this?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hey mate, I actually enter launch mode on the AP in the usual way on the MFD AP, then I have a 'Launch mode' on the tx. All this does is set 80% throttle on a 10 second delay, making it easy to launch without the need to touch the tx :)

[@husky041]

Hi, thanks for the video, I'm going to get me one of these! I was interested in the glue you used, E6000. I was about to order some but noticed in the description, "E6000 is not recommended for use on Styrofoam™, polystyrene, polyethylene or polypropylene plastics" 🤔

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hey, it is perfect for all EPP and EPO model planes so don’t worry about that. I promise you I’ve been using it for a while and it’s perfect 👌🏻 the Mini Talon is also an excellent all rounder that you’ll love

[@Tommyboytomsters]

What size 360 servo is that I could use a few? thank you

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

It’s this one: www.readymaderc.com/products/details/gws-360-degree-sail-winch-servo

[@bigandy9]

@@AdamGdoesFPV I was just about to ask that :) ha ha!

[@dmhans22]

what servo did you use in pan and tilt?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

I only have pan, using GWS 360 servo tiny.cc/owev0y

[@joaoferreira8044]

hey adam, i recently maiden my mini talon and when i go full throttle its nose up quite a bit, is it normal or i have thrust angle wrong?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hi, it can be normal to have a little pitch up on high throttle but if it's a lot I'd check the thrust angle and your CG. Cheers

[@joaoferreira8044]

@@AdamGdoesFPV should add some washers in top or bottom of motor mount? my cg is 55mm

[@joaoferreira8044]

how much it weighs without battery

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

I actually haven't weighed it. I'll check it out soon and let you know

[@bentotec3312]

@@AdamGdoesFPV I would also be very interested in the AUW :)

[@fernandoschnaidt210]

Hi, where keep the CG

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

I have it 55mm from the leading edge. Cheers

[@larsjohnson6015]

Hi! How important is there to separate all the antennas? Can't find any real info, just that some do and some don't. (About to build my own right now and I'm planning the layout)

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

I do this based on my own experience. I've built and flown maybe around 15-20 FPV planes now and I've had issues where separation isn't good enough. This can be limited range of control link, video link and problems with GPS dropping out. If i have 2 planes that carry almost identical gear, the one with the antennas out on the wings giving the max separation is always the one that will be able to successfully fly longer range without a failsafe or loss of video. People that don't fly far from home won't need to separate their components as much. Build your plane in a way that makes sense for your use and if you run into issues you can always rethink it. Cheers

[@larsjohnson6015]

@@AdamGdoesFPV Thank's for the reply! I will have to consider it.

[@sotiriospappas3484]

hello i would really apreciate if you could shre the -Central cage/AP holder file with me thanks:)

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Sorry I no longer have the file and it's no longer on thingiverse

[@leephcom]

Pittot? :p Pitot... it's french. 'Pee-Toe' Actually since it's a probe measuring both static and dynamic pressure, it's more accurately referred to as a Prandtl tube. Or at a push, Pitot-static tube.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Even though I already know this, I can't help calling it this hahaha

[@grim-upnorth]

@@AdamGdoesFPV It reminds me of my buddy who's a massive car geek... he simply can't let go of saying chassis like "tchass-iss" lol

[@BanniUKfpv]

Didn't know people still used mfd 😂

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

I've had it for years, moved it out of another plane. It's the best AP for fixed wing. Super reliable with basically zero config needed (Although MFD released a new version recently called the Crosshair... not tried it, looks very similar to the old AP)

[@Blacksmith-Joe]

I take it you registered :( Sub 250 all the way

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

I'm not in the UK so this new registration thing hasn't impacted me :) I have a couple of sub 250 airframes just for fun though

[@k1ortia]

only a fool would register and allow a bit more freedom to be taken away from them. Fly where you want, when you want...within your boundaries. And most importantly, safely of course